The festivals in PA in the Lake Erie region during the months of January through June offer ice festivals and celebrations on Groundhogs Day.
Winter lovers will enjoy the festivals the state has to offer during the first three months of the year. Fun awaits!
Bundle up as January to March are the coldest months of the year here.
Those who love the outdoors in the colder months should make a point to visit one of the festivities.
Punxsutawney Phil emerges in early February to make his prediction of when winter will end and spring will arrive.
His fans come from all across the country to greet him and hope that spring will come early!
If you’re going to be in this area of our state, why not join in on the fun and party?!
Will he or won’t he see his shadow? Visit the fun and learn for yourself!
Franklin on Ice
Franklin PA
Venango County PA
http://www.franklinpa.gov/f_franklin_on_ice.asp
Franklin PA Hotels
- Ice sculptors
- Food
- Chili contest
- Sales in various shops
Groundhog Day at Gobbler’s Knob
Punxsutawney PA
Jefferson County PA (PA Wilds area)
http://www.groundhog.org
Punxsutawney PA Hotels
- February 2
- Music
- Events
This is definitely a fun place to visit in early February!
You can very easily spend a week here as there will be lots of activities going on before and after the big day!
Marienville Winterfest
Marienville PA
Forest County PA
Marienville PA Hotels
- Games
- Sculptures
- Parade
- Food
Northwest Pennsylvania Maple Association Taste & Tour Weekend
2789 Dublin Road
Waterford PA 16441
Erie County PA
http://pamaple.org/tour.html
814-796-3699
- Sugar house tours
- Demonstrations
- Samplings
Penn’s Woods West Folk and Art Festival
Mercer PA 16137
Mercer County PA
Mercer PA Hotels
- President’s Day weekend
- Artists
- Crafts
- Kids activities
- Music
- Entertainment
- Quilt show
- Food
- Train displays
Ridgway Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous
Ridgway PA
Elk County PA
www.chainsawrendezvous.org
- 200+ chainsaw carvers making sculptures
- Music
- Sculpture auction
- Food
Art in the Wilds
Evergreen Park
Fraley St
Kane PA
McKean County PA
http://www.artinthewilds.org
- Artists
- Crafts
- Food
Downtown Edinboro Art & Music Festival
Edinboro PA
Erie County PA
http://www.edinboroartandmusic.com
Edinboro PA Hotels
- 3 days
- Music
- Art
- Dance workshops
- Quilt show
- Performing arts
- Food
- Art show
Erie Summer Festival of the Arts
Liberty Park
Erie PA
http://www.eriesummerfestivalofthearts.org
Erie PA Hotels
- 3 days
- Juried artists
- Crafters
- Food
- Music
- Kids activities
Erie’s Wild Rib Cook Off & Music Festival
Erie PA
http://erieribfest.com
- Entertainment
- Music
- Grilled ribs
Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival
Waterford PA
724-238-8646
http://www.laurelhighlandsbluegrass.com
On Rte 271
- Craft vendors
- Food
- Lots of music
Spirit Quest Film Fest
Erie PA
http://www.spiritquestfilmfest.com
- 3 days
- Independent films
- Focuses on inspirational movies and the human experience
Strawberry Days
Grove City PA
Mercer County PA
http://www.gcdays.com
Grove City PA Hotels
- Art
- Music
- Crafts
- Entertainment
- Food
- 5k run
- Demonstrations
Western Pennsylvania Laurel Festival
Brookville PA
Jefferson County PA
Brookville PA Hotels
- 3rd week of June
- Parade
- Crafts
- Car show
Enjoy the Erie PA region festivals!
We hope you come back and visit us again!